Director, Business Development - Western U.S.

Landmark Bio; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is looking for a Director of Business Development for the Western U.S. This remote role focuses on building business relationships in the Cell and Gene Therapy space, requiring strong sales experience and technical acumen. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales record and the ability to engage with biopharma clients effectively, aiming to drive significant revenue growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years successful B2B sales experience.
• Strong understanding of viral vectors, mRNA, and/or cell & gene therapy.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding quota.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and close new business opportunities in the CGT ecosystem.
• Develop and manage a territory plan focused on partnerships.
• Drive the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.

Skills

B2B Sales

Relationship Building

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

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About the Company: Landmark Bio translates groundbreaking research into life-changing medicines. We provide development, manufacturing, and regulatory capabilities to help early-stage life science innovators rapidly progress advanced therapies from bench to clinic. Launched in 2021, and based in Watertown, Mass. Landmark Bio is an unprecedented venture bringing together the best of industry, academia and research hospitals to accelerate life sciences innovation.

About the Role: We are seeking a high-performing Director, Business Development, Western U.S., to join our growing commercial team, focused on building and expanding strategic relationships in the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) space. The ideal candidate is a proven hunter who thrives on identifying and developing new business, understands the complex needs of biopharma clients, and can confidently represent technical capabilities across multiple advanced therapy modalities. As part of a cutting-edge CDMO organization, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding our footprint with biotech and pharma partners across the U.S.

Note: This is a remote opportunity covering the West Coast territory.

Responsibilities:

• Prospect, identify, and close new business opportunities within the CGT ecosystem, including biotech, pharma, and emerging therapeutics companies
• Generate new business by actively engaging with potential clients, qualifying them, and ultimately converting them into paying clients
• Develop and manage a territory plan focused on early stage to commercial partnerships
• Effectively communicate technical capabilities in viral vector manufacturing, mRNA production, and cell & gene therapy platforms, with support from technical subject matter experts
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with decision-makers across R&D, CMC, AP/PD, manufacturing and senior leadership teams
• Drive the full sales cycle from lead generation through proposal development, negotiation, and close
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting using CRM tools
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, technical teams, and program management to support client onboarding and long-term success
• Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual forecast quotas

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of successful B2B sales experience, with a minimum of 2 years selling into the CGT/CDMO space
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required; Master’s or PhD preferred
• Strong understanding of viral vectors, mRNA, and/or cell & gene therapy platforms — deeper technical knowledge in at least one modality required
• Prior hands-on lab experience is highly valued and will support credibility with scientific buyers
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding quota
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow new accounts with minimal oversight
• Highly self-motivated, strategic thinker, and comfortable navigating technical, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to both scientific and business audiences
• Ideally, candidate is located in the West Coast; other locations considered with strong qualifications

Equal Opportunity Statement: Landmark Bio is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid paternity leave

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

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